I have two kids, one is 11 and one is 7. I haven't told them , because most of my visible scars are very faded; I used to train in martial arts, so I have always thought of using that as an "out." The more recent are not anywhere they would see. I don't want them to ask questions. I don't know if I could be honest and tell them the truth if they asked, I would feel the same as others, worrying about if they would see that I coped that way and think it was the proper way to cope with things.

I don't want them to worry about me; my eldest has already revealed to his dad that he worries about me. I love that he loves me, but to worry about my mental health is not his job at such a young age! I thought I was so careful to act "okay" guess kids are more perceptive than I gave credit for.